Do you have difficulty with correct use of apostrophes?
(An apostrophe is the punctuation mark we use in "isn't", "you're", "the student's pen" and so on).
I recommend this really fun and challenging game from the BBC:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en29punc-game-beat-the-clock-apostrophes
Enjoy!
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Monday, 10 December 2012
Top Twenty Literary Quote Tattoos
Do you like tattoos? Do you have one or would you consider getting one?
Why do you think some people like to get tattooed?
Here are some interesting tattoos using quotations from English literature:
http://www.flavorwire.com/354261/the-best-literary-quotes-ever-tattooed
The quotation in the image below is from the "Harry Potter" series.
Image from flavorwire.com
Why do you think some people like to get tattooed?
Here are some interesting tattoos using quotations from English literature:
http://www.flavorwire.com/354261/the-best-literary-quotes-ever-tattooed
The quotation in the image below is from the "Harry Potter" series.
Image from flavorwire.com
What will schools of the future look like?
What does the school of the future look like?
"Teachers seem to agree that "the school of the future will have no walls, be highly tech-infused, and available to more people than ever before".
http://edudemic.com/2012/12/what-schools-will-look-like-in-the-year-2020/
Do you agree? What would the advantages and disadvantages of these developments be?
"Teachers seem to agree that "the school of the future will have no walls, be highly tech-infused, and available to more people than ever before".
http://edudemic.com/2012/12/what-schools-will-look-like-in-the-year-2020/
Do you agree? What would the advantages and disadvantages of these developments be?
Sunday, 9 December 2012
Experience of Italian Exchange Student in USA: Reading with Questions and Answers
Have you ever lived or studied in another country? Are you hoping or planning to do so?
Luisa, an Italian student, spent one semester studying in the USA.
Read the interesting account of her experience at:
http://nineronline.com/2012/italian-exchange-student-makes-a-queen-city-comeback/
Now see if you can answer these questions (answers below):
1. What did Luisa find different about her classes in the USA (three main points)?
2. How did Luisa cope with being far from her family and friends?
3. What are three lifestyle differences Luisa observed?
4. What main difference between American and Italian food did Luisa note?
Answers:
1. The classes were smaller (about 30 students), the relationship between teachers and students was more personal and participation in class is important.
2. Luisa used technology (such as Skype and Facebook) to communicate with family and friends.
3. Italian students usually live with their families, Italians have fewer house parties than Americans, Italians like to walk around the streets and go to bars, Italians appreciate the "small things" in life, Italians don't like to rush, Italians like to spend time with family, Italians like to dress stylishly. (Any three answers).
4. Americans have much frozen food while Italians eat more fresh foods.
Luisa, an Italian student, spent one semester studying in the USA.
Read the interesting account of her experience at:
http://nineronline.com/2012/italian-exchange-student-makes-a-queen-city-comeback/
Now see if you can answer these questions (answers below):
1. What did Luisa find different about her classes in the USA (three main points)?
2. How did Luisa cope with being far from her family and friends?
3. What are three lifestyle differences Luisa observed?
4. What main difference between American and Italian food did Luisa note?
Answers:
1. The classes were smaller (about 30 students), the relationship between teachers and students was more personal and participation in class is important.
2. Luisa used technology (such as Skype and Facebook) to communicate with family and friends.
3. Italian students usually live with their families, Italians have fewer house parties than Americans, Italians like to walk around the streets and go to bars, Italians appreciate the "small things" in life, Italians don't like to rush, Italians like to spend time with family, Italians like to dress stylishly. (Any three answers).
4. Americans have much frozen food while Italians eat more fresh foods.
Hope in a Changing Climate: Video with Text
Watch this ten minute documentary which offers hope for restoration of severely damaged ecosystems:
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/whats-on/ou-on-the-bbc-hope-changing-climate
"Success stories from Ethiopia, Rwanda and China prove that bringing large areas back from environmental ruin is possible, and the results are key to stabilising the earth’s climate, eradicating poverty and making sustainable agriculture a reality."
You'll find many more great resources on topics of current interest at the Open University site:
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/whats-on
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/whats-on/ou-on-the-bbc-hope-changing-climate
"Success stories from Ethiopia, Rwanda and China prove that bringing large areas back from environmental ruin is possible, and the results are key to stabilising the earth’s climate, eradicating poverty and making sustainable agriculture a reality."
You'll find many more great resources on topics of current interest at the Open University site:
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/whats-on
Stories From Around The World: Listen and Read
"Sacred Stories" is a wonderful site from the British Library featuring beautifully illustrated stories from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. Go to:
http://bit.ly/ROmhQh
Watch and listen or read with subtitles.
There are many more treasures to explore at the British Library website's "Learning" section. The main page is at:
http://www.bl.uk/learning/
Enjoy!
http://bit.ly/ROmhQh
Watch and listen or read with subtitles.
There are many more treasures to explore at the British Library website's "Learning" section. The main page is at:
http://www.bl.uk/learning/
Enjoy!
Saturday, 8 December 2012
The 6 Kinds of Presents You Should Never Give
Here's an article about the six types of presents you should never give!
Read the article and discuss the questions.
http://business.time.com/2012/11/30/worst-gift-ever-the-6-kinds-of-presents-you-should-never-give/#ixzz2ESnxrasL
Discussion:
What is the worst gift you have ever received? And the best?
Have you ever given somebody one of these six types of gift? When and why?
If you celebrate Christmas, do you also exchange gifts? With whom?
Why do we give gifts?
Read the article and discuss the questions.
http://business.time.com/2012/11/30/worst-gift-ever-the-6-kinds-of-presents-you-should-never-give/#ixzz2ESnxrasL
Discussion:
What is the worst gift you have ever received? And the best?
Have you ever given somebody one of these six types of gift? When and why?
If you celebrate Christmas, do you also exchange gifts? With whom?
Why do we give gifts?
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